CALENDAR

CALENDAR

ONE CHIROPRACTIC, PLLC RIBBON-CUTTING

Please join the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon-cutting for One Chiropractic on Thursday, September 14 at 12:30 p.m. at 62 Hospital Drive, McKenzie. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 731441- 7874.

MILAN ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT YEARLY LUNCHEON

Milan Army Ammunition Plant (MAAP) is hosting its yearly luncheon at Hig’s Restaurant in Milan Friday, September 15. Meal commences at 11:30 a.m.

WEST CARROLL BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The West Carroll Board of Education will meet Monday, September 18 at 6 p.m. to discuss construction specs for baseballsoftball concession stand / pressbox.

MACEDONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT BBQ

Macedonia Fire Department is hosting a barbeque Saturday, September 16 from 11 a.m to -4 p.m. at the Macedonia Community Center. Price of $8 purchases a bbq sandwich, baked beans, slaw, dessert and drink. All proceeds from the event benefit the new fire department.

Pawsta Party, Saturday, September 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Carroll Bank & Trust Community Room in Huntingdon — Join us for a pawsta bar of spaghetti or fettuccine with options of red sauce or alfredo along with meat and veggie options. Salad, bread, dessert and drinks are included. Cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child. We have the opportunity to raise matching funds for a grant from Tennessee Spay/Neuter Coalition. If we raise $1000, they match us $1000. This grant will fund spay and neuter surgeries for community-owned dogs and cats. Please come out and help us meet this goal so that we can receive this grant.

Spaghetti plates are at VFW Post 4939 in McKenzie on September 23, 11 to 5:30 p.m. $6.00 per plate.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS NORTHWEST TENNESSEE EDC

The Board of Directors of the Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council meets Friday, September 15 at 10 a.m. in the Head Start Central Office, 938C Walnut Avenue, McKenzie.

WATER AEROBICS RETURNS TO BETHEL POOL

Water aerobics have returned to Bethel pool each Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m.

MCKENZIE FFA FIRST BLAST OUT HUNGER

On Saturday, September 16, McKenzie FFA will present its first Blast Out Hunger to benefit Second Harvest and Hunters for the Hungry at Carroll County Shooting Sports Park located at 680 McAdoo Park on Cemetery Lane in Huntingdon. Price to participate is $50 per shooter or $250 per five-person team. At 9:30 a.m., 12 teams will start followed by the start of 12 additional teams at 1 p.m. The multiple discipline shoot features 25 trap 25 skeet and 50 sporting clays. Trophies will be given to Cream of the Crop shooters (top three in each division) for women, men and team. Also featured is a pistol side match (Advisor category also) with four-person team, 40 rounds-$10 per shooter (ammunition is provided). Event includes meal, tee-shirt and shooter goodie bags for each paid shooter. For questions or registration, contact Lindsey Parham at 731-571-8809 or via email at parham3@mckenzieschools. org

CARROLL COUNTY FAIR SENIOR ADULT DAY

Senior Adult day at the Carroll County Fair is Thursday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At 10 a.m., the event commences with a High five and Rook tournaments. Vendors will be set up throughout the Civic Center. Modern Woodmen will give away tickets for $3 off luch at the Huntingdon Alumni concession stand. Carroll County Sheriff’s Departmetn will be disposing of out-of-date prescription drugs in pill form only. For more information regarding the event, contact Carroll County Office on Aging at 731-986-1985.

MCKENZIE REBELS BOYS BASKETBALL FIFTH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

McKenzie Rebels Boys Basketball Fifth Annual Golf Tournament at Carroll Lake Golf Course is Saturday, September 23. Tee-time for the event is 8 a.m. Cost is $200 per team. First place prize is $200. The event includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, and a chance to meet the 2017-18 Rebel Boys Basketball Team! $100 hole sponsorship with other sponsorship opportunities including prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin and longest putt. For more information, contact MHS Boys Basketball Coach John Wilkins at 731-352-2133.

SCOTT STEWART CORN HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP FUNDRAISER

Do you love the game of corn hole? Do you want to help with a great cause? Well, this event is something you want to get involved with. This first annual corn hole tournament is a fundraising event for Scott Stewart, who suffers from life-threating ALS. Get your teams ready and come out October 21 to the Gleason School front parking lot for the tournament along with concessions, door prizes and a silent auction. Teams must consist of two players. If you want to play corn hole and do not have a team, show up and we will provide a team for you. Cost to play is $10 if registered before October 18 and $15 until day of event. All sales derived from concession sales of hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks, snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy will go to Scott and his medical expenses. Baked goods donations are welcome for the silent auction. A competition style set of Tennessee Volunteer football corn hole boards with bags made by Stacy Collins highlights the auction. To book your competition teams, contact Cruz Legens at 731514- 8902.

WEAKLEY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY SPECIAL MEETING

The Weakley County Democratic Party is holding a special meeting at the Weldon Library in downtown Martin on Tuesday, September 19 at 7 p.m. The Ned Ray Planning Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the same venue.

INMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS

On Saturday, October 28 from noon-10 p.m., Inman Middle School Parent Action Committee (PAC) presents Escape the Mad Scientist Fundraiser at the school cafeteria entrance with teams of 6-12 players participating. Cost is $15 per person. On Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third annual IMS Holiday Market will be held inside Inman Middle School Gym located at 400 Harrison Street, Paris. Join us for a day of wonderful Christmas shopping and family entertainment. Also, a Christmasthemed Frozen Elf On A Shelf Fundraiser for teams of 6 to 12 players will be in the Escape Room that afternoon. Cost is $15 per person.

MCKENZIE-CARROLL COUNTY UNITED NEIGHBORS

United Neighbors is accepting summer clothing at this time. Please be sure those are clean and in good condition. If the bin is full, please take items to other donation boxes.

Assistance and shopping are from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and 9 a.m. until noon on Wednesday. The store is closed Wednesday afternoon and Friday-Sunday.

Call 352-0547 with any questions. Donation hours: during store hours. Please no glass or boxes in the bin. Do not leave items outside!

LONG HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH PERISHABLE FOOD GIVE AWAY

Long Heights Baptist Church Perishable Food Give Aways are on the second and fourth Wednesday night each month at 8 p.m. at the church located at 260 Old Paris Road in McKenzie.

MCKENZIE INDUSTRIAL BOARD MEETS MONTHLY

McKenzie Industrial Board meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., in the former railroad depot building.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP SERIES

GriefShare support group begins its first 13-week cycle Wednesday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie. Those seeking help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend are welcome to begin attending at any point. Each session is self-contained, so it is not necessary to attend in sequence. Missed sessions can be made up during the next 13-week cycle. To register or for more information, call 731352- 2440.

OVERCOMERS SUPPORT GROUP

Overcomers is a support group to help individuals and families overcome and manage addiction, anger, depression, codependency and alcoholism. Overcomers meet every Tuesday night at Overflow Church from 5:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. For more information, contact Cruz Legens at 731-514-8902 or Erin Legens at 731-514-9255.

AA MEETINGS AT MCKENZIE HOSPITAL

McKenzie Regional Hospital is sponsoring Alcoholic Anonymous on Sundays, 8-9 and Wednesdays, 8-9. For information, phone Robert H. at 731-418-2772 or George P. at 731- 418- 2243.